National Ramah Tikvah Network:
Day Camp Programs
In keeping with Ramah New England’s longstanding commitment to inclusion, the Ramah Day Camp Greater Boston works with families to include campers with disabilities. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on a case by case basis to ensure goodness of fit within the camp program. As the day camp grows in years to come, Ramah Day Camp Greater Boston is committed to expanding opportunities for campers with disabilities.
At Ramah Day Camp in Chicagoland, our campers’ well-being is our most important priority. We make sure that each camper is safe, happy, secure and that we are inclusive of campers with disabilities and special needs. Assistant Director Dina Greenberg utilizes her background in special education to work with families to create individualized plans for each camper. In addition, Ramah Day Camp has a full-time social worker who works with staff on supporting all campers. Through our partnership with Keshet, a Chicago-area program for Jewish children with disabilities, camp is able to provide one-on-one support for campers who require it.
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC is committed to providing a Jewish summer camp experience for campers entering Kindergarten - 5th grade with social and developmental disabilities, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning and processing differences, and anxiety disorders. Campers receiving Tikvah support spend the day with their same-age peers following the camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. Ramah DC's camper care team consists of educators and the Tikvah director, who has a background in special education. They work closely with camp staff to provide appropriate support and accommodations to campers while maintaining ongoing and consistent communication with the parents, who are considered an integral part of our team. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program. As another expression of the Jewish value of inclusion, Ramah DC is proud to offer employment opportunities for staff members with disabilties and/or requiring various support. Staff members work together with the camper care team to find the best role for them at camp and develop an individualized plan for support. Employees have worked in areas of camp such as Yehadut (learning), omanut (art), bishul (cooking), and more. At Ramah DC we work collaboratively leading up to and throughout the summer to ensure an environment of success for all.
Los Angeles
West Hills, CA
Jesse Zilberstein
Director
(310) 476-8571 x 238
Lisa Cooper
Director of Camper Care
(310) 476-8571
In keeping with Ramah California’s longstanding commitment to inclusion, the Ramah Day Camp LA works with families to include campers with disabilities. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on a case by case basis to ensure goodness of fit within the camp program. As the day camp grows in years to come, Ramah Day Camp LA is committed to expanding opportunities for campers with disabilities.
Ramah Nyack is committed to the value of inclusion, founded in the Jewish ideal that teaches that we are all created B’tzelem Elohim, in God’s image. Ramah Nyack is committed to providing a Jewish summer camp experience to all children, including those with disabilities. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. Ramah Nyack has a camper care team on staff, including a psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. They work closely with camp staff to support all campers. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program.
Ramah Day Camp in Philadelphia is committed to providing a Jewish summer camp experience for campers ages 4-13 with social and developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning and processing differences, and anxiety disorders. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with their peer group with support and accommodations as needed. Ramah Day Camp's camper care team consists of educators and the Tikvah director, who has a background in special education. They work closely with camp staff to provide appropriate support and accommodations to campers while maintaining ongoing and consistent communication with the parents, who are considered an integral part of our team. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program.